Pet adoption is always an exciting time. There’s the butterflies soon-to-be owners get when going to pick up the new pet; there’s picking out a bed, blanket, food and water bowls, treats and toys; and then there’s the meeting and reaping the benefits of a family pet.

So you’ve got your new pet – but now you need to find the right veterinarian. The search for a veterinarian can pose a difficult decision for first-time pet owners.

Don’t let this task frighten you, though; veterinarians and their teams want to answer your questions and, ultimately, get and maintain your business. In order to ferret out the best veterinarian for your new pet, make sure you ask the right questions and consider all the possibilities.

Does your feline or pup run and hide at the sound of thunder? Or maybe they have accidents during a fireworks show? Do they resort to destructive behavior when you have loud guests?  Hear what Dr. Genine R. Ervin says about anxious animals and how best to care for a stressed pet!